Fishing Wilkinson Pond in Dinwiddie County, Virginia

• Overview

  Wilkinson Pond sits in Dinwiddie County, out in Virginia. Height above sea level is 144 feet. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Dinwiddie County standards. Nearest town is Matoaca, 9.2 miles off. It is 32 miles to Richmond, the nearest city. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Wilkinson Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Public occurrence data for Dinwiddie County names Roanoke darter, tessellated darter, bluegill and glassy darter. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Wilkinson Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 78°F on average, January about 37°F. No part of the year shuts this water. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That shapes the year on Wilkinson Pond. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Jordon Lake sits 3.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Wilkinson Pond locally before you travel.